Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)

For the first 2-3 weeks after a BBL you should avoid sitting directly on your buttocks. After that, careful sitting is possible using a special BBL cushion. Sitting normally is usually recommended only from the sixth week onwards.

Gentle walks can begin from the second week. For exercises that strain the buttocks (such as squats, lunges and cycling), however, you need to wait at least 6-8 weeks. Strenuous physical activity should not be started without your surgeon’s approval.

Mild to moderate pain may be felt after surgery, particularly in the areas treated with liposuction. This pain usually lasts only the first few days, however, and is easily brought under control with prescribed painkillers.

A BBL uses the patient’s own fat, which gives a more natural look and feel. With silicone implants, a foreign body is placed inside the body. That can increase certain risks. In very slim patients who do not have enough fat, however, implants may be preferred.

Because the liposuction entry points used in BBL surgery are very small, scars are usually minimal and fade over time. No incision is made when the fat is injected into the buttocks.

Yes. If the desired fullness is not achieved, or if too much of the fat is absorbed over time, a second session can be performed. A second procedure normally waits until 6 months have passed since the first operation.

For someone with a desk job, a minimum of 7-10 days’ rest is recommended. Since sitting is completely off limits, resting at home during this period is the best option. For those in physically demanding jobs the period can extend to 3-4 weeks.

It can take a few months for the swelling to subside and the fat cells to settle completely. The final results are usually visible between 3 and 6 months.